The greater the degree of elevation, the more effective the reduction in swelling.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

The greater the degree of elevation, the more effective the reduction in swelling. The injured part, particularly an extremity, should be elevated to eliminate the effects of gravity on blood pooling in the extremities. Elevation reduces capillary bleeding into the tissues.

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